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2011 Nissan Versa repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (2%)

Chart based on 46 repairs.
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2011 Nissan Versa repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (53%)

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Chart based on 40 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Nissan Versa 4dr Sedan

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Nissan Versa in Illinois, United States
Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
Jul 2012

13300 mi
6 disk cd ejected all disks at random times. Dealer could not remove cds when I took it in. They replaced the unit, sent the old unit to factory where they got the cd's out and sent them back to the dealer, who after a month or more returned 
Nissan Versa in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2012 - Jun 2013
Jan 2013 Issues with the defrost system. Several trips. Needed to call nissan consumer affairs to get it fixed properly. 

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2011 Nissan Versa 4dr Sedan

107-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Nissan Versa in Quebec, Canada
Jun 2011 - Sep 2016
Oct 2011

4340 mi

C $300
Check engine light on, dealer found faulty gas cap. 
Nov 2013

22940 mi

C $800
coil spring, driver side, replacement Replacement of a broken coil spring on the driver side (front). The coil spring broke while driving at low speed withou any apparent reason. 
Feb 2015

36660 mi

C $600
Coil spring, front passenger side broke suddenly. 
Dec 2015

41540 mi

C $250
Muffler corroded 

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2011 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD

Nissan Versa in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2012 - Jul 2017
Apr 2017

105000 mi

US $1800
Struts and control arm bushings 
Nissan Versa in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2012 - Mar 2016
Jan 2016

43400 mi

C $120
Replaced battery 
Nissan Versa in Colorado, United States
Apr 2011 - Jan 2015
Nov 2012

15100 mi
Bad evaporator 
Mar 2013

18000 mi
Dash board noises 

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2011 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Nissan Versa in New York, United States
Jan 2015 - Jun 2018
Sep 2016

23000 mi
Spring snapped 
Aug 2017

26000 mi

US $700
Pipe connecting catalytic converter to muffler had completely rusted off. Rust also had gotten into catalytic converter and muffler -- both needed to be replaced. 
Nissan Versa in Massachusetts, United States
Jan 2011 - Oct 2015
Oct 2015

19000 mi

US $150
Exhaust pipe became detached from muffler. Flange rusted at joint. Mechanic welded flange back to pipe, and no parts replaced. 
Nissan Versa in Tennessee, United States
Aug 2012 - Mar 2013
Sep 2012

38000 mi

US $45
Could not duplicate did not repair. It has been in the shop 6 times. Roll windows down fully go over small bump window will not roll up. If turned off then on or go over another bump it will resume working. 
Nissan Versa in California, United States
Dec 2010 - Jun 2017
Sep 2015

165000 mi

US $2100
Rear main oil seal leaking, they replaced the rear main oil seal and I had them replace the transmission input and output seals, wheel bearing seals, clutch, pressure plate, slave cylinder and flywheel as well since the car has high mileage. 
Nissan Versa in Quebec, Canada
Mar 2011 - Sep 2021
Aug 2011

4420 mi
plastic grommet that holds trunk side panels in place was missing. Assume missing at possession date, but didn't notice till a week later. Waited till 1st service as it was not a major issue. 
Mar 2015

42160 mi
I complained of "metal banging" noise. Problem was exhaust flange "coming apart" before the catalytic converter. Replaced under warranty but I had no warranty left. I assume it's a common problem and they just did it free because of 
Sep 2015

44640 mi
Exhaust flange was breaking again. Dealer patched/repaired it at no cost to me. 
Feb 2016

47120 mi

C $605
Centrepipe exhaust flange broke off muffler and stated muffler was rotten. Dealer tried to attach new muffler but centrepipe rotted and broke as well. installed new muffler and centrepipe. They also noted that my front swaybar was beginning to fail, and quoted me a replacement cost. I inquired on the severity of the issue and they said I could wait for now, but that it would require replacement before summer. 
Mar 2017

50840 mi
Front left brake making grinding noise all the time. Used a screwdriver and small crowbar to press the dust shield back away from the rotor. Still makes a bit of noise but only when I turn right now. 
May 2017

50840 mi
There was a rattle and I discovered a metal plate bolted to bottom of car just over half way back, and had 4 bolts that were not fully secured. I attempted to secure the bolts but they were rusted and snapped off. I am not sure what the plate is for. I suspect that the dealer who replaced the exhaust previously never fully reattached the plate, but can't be sure. Only other shop that worked on the vehicle was oil change shops. 
Nov 2017

53320 mi
Terrible noise from driver front brake happens intermittently while going straight, and all the time when turning right. Believe rust buildup is seizing caliper, and maybe rubbing as rotor spins. pushed dust shield on backside of rotor away from rotor and seems to have helped, but not solved the noise. 
Dec 2017

53320 mi

C $130
Battery died and I replaced, but then HVAC fans would not work. Checked fuses inside the cabin and they appeared fine. After driving and stopping on 3 sequential errands HVAC fan started working again on its own. 
Jan 2018

53320 mi

C $280
As previously mentioned in another repair, dealer diagnosed noise as a seized front left caliper, and rust buildup on said caliper rubbing on the dust shield and rotor. Dealer serviced the front brakes (and performed a recall). 
Nissan Versa in California, United States
Mar 2011 - May 2011
May 2011

5000 mi
The gas tank is being completely replaced as the valve that tells the gas pump to shut off was permanently locked in place. The gas tank is being completely replaced as the valve that tells the gas pump to shut off was permanently locked in place. 

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2011 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Nissan Versa in Texas, United States
Jun 2017 - Jan 2018
Oct 2017

125000 mi

US $1000
Threw the Bank 1 Sensor Code early on in life of vehicle. Just now replaced both sensors (air/fuel and heated O2 sensor) and Catalytic Converter 
Nissan Versa in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2013 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013

30000 mi
Engine would not start(turn key to start and nothing happened) 
Nissan Versa in Tennessee, United States
- Jun 2011
Dec 2010

2300 mi
Dash board on passenger side, airbag location, was lifted about one inch. Dealer promptly repaired, stated it was common issue.  
Feb 2011

5000 mi
Engine started knocking when cold, mostly went away once warmed up, unless very cold outside. Dealer states this is normal for this engine. Note: this is not a slight tick, this is a knocking. New car sound worse than my 86 F-150.  
Apr 2011

8730 mi
Compressor became very noisy, sounded like a small engine revving. Dealer replaced under warranty.  
Jun 2011

14836 mi
Paint on hood was peeling off. Rear bumper was warped. 6 months old. This was the final straw with this car, traded it next day.  
Nissan Versa in California, United States
Mar 2013 - Jun 2017
Sep 2014

109000 mi

US $550
Control Arm bushing worn out,failed 19 point inspection for California. Major potholes and defective strut (service bulletin/recall) probably caused the premature wear. Front brake replaced w/ rotors also. 
Jan 2015

US $2000
Airbag related parts failure with no apparent cause. Could only be diagnosed by Nissan. Big disappointment in long term reliability of safety related parts! 
Oct 2015

169200 mi

US $350
Airbag parts (clock spring) 
Dec 2015

180000 mi

US $450
Hub with wheel bearing , front 
Jul 2016

218800 mi
Botched job by shop who ordered aftermarket bearing. This damaged the ABS system and required parts to be replaced with Nissan parts 
Sep 2016

233000 mi
Also lower control arms replacement inferior parts and diagnosis. Otherwise Nissan Versa 1.8 hatchback is Ultra Reliable! 
Jun 2017

276000 mi

US $120
Diagnosed Bad converters and struts. Didn't get repaired because of high cost for CA converters ($1400.) and high miles on car Diagnosed bad struts. Not repaired. 

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2011 Nissan Versa 4dr Hatch

107-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Nissan Versa in Florida, United States
May 2012 - Aug 2017
Jun 2012

10000 mi
Third brake light leaking water around outside of part, into the interior boot area. Colors don't quite match on replaced part, but they don't match on the cars on the lot, either. 
Oct 2015

38300 mi

US $95
Liquid leaking into passenger compartment of car. Supposedly A/C condensation catcher tray drain tube blocked. Replaced the drain tube. 2 months later, all freon had leaked out of evaporator. 
Dec 2015

40000 mi

US $890
Evaporator replacement due to leak 
Feb 2017

47500 mi

US $40
Headlight driver side bulb burnt out. Replaced both sides so they would match. Done by self with help from experienced neighbor. This job is extremely difficult even for experienced neighbor. Access limited, and the way the covers are attached are really odd. Youtube video helped. As soon as both headlight bulbs were replaced, the driver's side front running light burnt out. Strange coincidence. That bulb replacement took under 10 minutes once I got back from the parts store. 

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